In March of 2010, Sonia's son Lennox became very ill. With the help of the Stollery Children's Hospital he was able to receive the treatment required and recovered in a healthy environment. Sonia's appreciation for the Stollery grew fonder. She knew that her previous contributions and involvement with the organization was changing the lives of families, including her own.

The Stollery is dedicated to enhancing the health of children, as well as treating illness, injury and preventing childhood diseases. Working with the Children's Miracle Network, both organization raise fund to support research and education of childhood diseases, while providing Canadian children with the best possible healthcare.

Thanks to the ongoing support from the community, the Stollery Children's Hospital has developed an excellent reputation for innovation and cutting edge medical technology. Sonia has received numerous awards from RE/MAX Western Canada thanking her for her contributions which exceed $70,000 to both the Stollery Childrens Hospital Foundation and the Children's Miracle Network.

Sonia is well-known for her trademark spotted and striped animal prints, and her wardrobe is inspired by the big cats she loves. She is saddened these magnificent animals are on endangered species lists around the world, and keeps her eye on wildlife conservation groups that support wild cat conservation.

According to the World Wildlife Fund, there may only be 3,200 wild tigers left in the world, down from nearly 100,000 only a century ago. These beautiful animals are threatened by illegal poaching, a black-market demand for skins, and habitat loss.

Both the people and the wild animals that make up our planet need our support, our love, and our respect, and Sonia's vision extends beyond her local community. She wants her children, and – someday – her grandchildren to live in a world with wildlife diversity including her favourite, the tiger.